Oh Good Grief

Grief is a funny thing. It hits you at odd moments, just when you think everything’s okay. It makes you upset at the little things, while the big things just roll over your shoulders. And it can convince you that nothing good can ever come from death, only to change your mind a short time [...]

Life Happens

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” – Woody Allen I took a break from blogging over the last week and a half because I was going on vacation with my family (dad, stepmom, and siblings) and I wanted a chance to relax and recharge my creative writing juices. I’ll [...]

Taking a Break

I just wanted to let all of my faithful readers know that Ordinary Mer is going on a short hiatus. I’m heading to Sonoma, CA for a week to visit with my West Coast family members and to relax a bit. I plan on reviving my creative juices and writing some new blog posts, but [...]